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General Category => Literature, Music, Art & Entertainment => Topic started by: Rhiannon on September 11, 2018, 10:47:02 PM

Title: Fenella Fielding dies
Post by: Rhiannon on September 11, 2018, 10:47:02 PM
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/sep/11/fenella-fielding-carry-on-actor-dies-aged-90

Another one.  :(
Title: Re: Fenella Fielding dies
Post by: trippymonkey on September 11, 2018, 11:01:41 PM
AAGGGHHH SOOOO many big stars are popping off at the mo.

She starred in my most fave Carry On 'Screaming'!!!
Title: Re: Fenella Fielding dies
Post by: SusanDoris on September 12, 2018, 07:01:25 AM
Because of her distinctive style and voice, which I always liked, I have found over the years that when her name is mentioned my ears pick it out immediately and I paid attention to what was being said.
Title: Re: Fenella Fielding dies
Post by: Anchorman on September 12, 2018, 09:08:52 AM
Quote from: trippymonkey on September 11, 2018, 11:01:41 PM
AAGGGHHH SOOOO many big stars are popping off at the mo.

She starred in my most fave Carry On 'Screaming'!!!


With you on that. "Screaming" has to be one of the best.
"Frying Tonite!"
Title: Re: Fenella Fielding dies
Post by: jeremyp on September 12, 2018, 12:46:49 PM
According to the BBC article, Carry on Screaming marked the start of the decline in her career.

Do you mind if I smoke?
Title: Re: Fenella Fielding dies
Post by: Rhiannon on September 12, 2018, 12:53:47 PM
This is a wonderful interview. Could there be men behind the decline in her career? Perish the thought.

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2017/nov/08/fenella-fielding-carry-on-screaming-kenneth-williams-norman-wisdom-interview
Title: Re: Fenella Fielding dies
Post by: Aruntraveller on September 12, 2018, 06:32:57 PM
Quote from: Rhiannon on September 12, 2018, 12:53:47 PM
This is a wonderful interview. Could there be men behind the decline in her career? Perish the thought.

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2017/nov/08/fenella-fielding-carry-on-screaming-kenneth-williams-norman-wisdom-interview

Well KW was known for being remarkably prrickly, petulant and partisan so no real surprise there (doesn't excuse his behaviour though). The surprise,  to me at any rste, is her revelation about Norman Wisdom. I can now add to my description of  him as'terminally unfunny', one of lecherous bastard.

Title: Re: Fenella Fielding dies
Post by: Rhiannon on September 12, 2018, 09:13:20 PM
Quote from: Trentvoyager on September 12, 2018, 06:32:57 PM
Well KW was known for being remarkably prrickly, petulant and partisan so no real surprise there (doesn't excuse his behaviour though). The surprise,  to me at any rste, is her revelation about Norman Wisdom. I can now add to my description of  him as'terminally unfunny', one of lecherous bastard.

My ex likes NW, which somehow is just a third reason to go 'ewww' at the sound of his name.
Title: Re: Fenella Fielding dies
Post by: Steve H on September 21, 2018, 11:46:49 PM
Norman Wisdom could be funny; it was the syrupy sentimentality I disliked - "Don't laugh at me 'cause I'm a fool", for example.
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